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Notice to Customers
This manual has been produced to ensure the very best performance from your SeaSTAR receiver. The manual has been clearly
set out with simple instructions to ensure trouble free usage of your SeaSTAR receiver.
This publication could contain technical inaccuracies or typographical errors. Changes are periodically made to the information
herein; these changes will be incorporated in new editions of the manual.
Should you require further assistance please contact the Fugro Seastar AS office.
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Fugro Seastar AS and its operating companies world-wide (SeaSTAR), warrants this product to be free from defects in
workmanship and material for a period of one year from the date of original sale by Fugro Seastar AS or its authorised dealers, to
the original purchaser or end user.
Fugro Seastar AS reserves the right to repair and/or replace, at its option, any part or parts found to be defective, provided such
defects, in their opinion, are due to faulty material or workmanship and are not caused by unauthorised or improper repair or
abuse, or normal wear. Purchaser shall be responsible for shipping and insurance of the returned product for repair under this
warranty. Fugro Seastar AS will pay shipping and insurance for the product's return to purchaser provided that the product
returned proves to be defective under this limited warranty.
This warranty applies only to normal usage of the product. It does not apply to units or electronic circuit boards defective due to
improper installation or handling. Physical damage due to lightning or other electrical discharge and units subjected to fresh or
salt-water contamination are not covered. Fugro Seastar AS reserves the right not to warrant the product if, upon request,
sufficient proof of recommended installation compliance as laid out in this manual is not provided. No other warranties are
expressed or implied. No other warranties exist.
Fugro Seastar AS assumes no responsibility for any consequential or incidental losses or damages of any nature with respect to
the use of this product.
REVISION HISTORY
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Copyright OmniSTAR Pty Ltd 2004. No part of this manual can be reproduced without the express permission of SeaSTAR Pty Ltd.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................1
ABOUT THIS MANUAL ........................................................................................1
SYSTEM FEATURES...........................................................................................1
3510LR GETTING STARTED............................................................................2
INITIAL SETUP ...................................................................................................2
MODES OF OPERATION SETUP .....................................................................3
MODEL 3510LR / RTCM MODE SETUP .............................................................3
MODEL 3510LR / VBS OR VRC MODE SETUP ..................................................3
RECEIVER INTERFACES .................................................................................4
POWER ............................................................................................................4
ANTENNA .........................................................................................................4
DATA................................................................................................................5
COMMAND ........................................................................................................5
INSTALLATION .................................................................................................6
INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS .......................................................................6
ELECTRICAL GROUNDING REQUIREMENTS .........................................................6
COUNTER ELECTROMAGNETIC FORCE (CEMF)..................................................6
CABLE INSTALLATION ........................................................................................7
ANTENNA LOCATION .........................................................................................7
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS........................................................................8
APPENDIX A....................................................................................................14
CARE OF PORTABLE BATTERIES ......................................................................14
APPENDIX B....................................................................................................15
RECEIVER SERVICE PROCEDURE ....................................................................15
APPENDIX C....................................................................................................16
SEASTAR RECEIVER TOOLKIT ........................................................................16
APPENDIX D....................................................................................................23
SEASTAR RECEIVER PROBLEM REPORT FORM ...............................................23
USER NOTES ..................................................................................................24
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INTRODUCTION
This manual has been produced to assist the typical user with the installation and operation of the 3510LR DGPS Receiver.
System Features
The 3510LR DGPS Receiver is a component part of the Fugro world-wide DGPS Service. The Fugro service is a full-time differential
GPS (DGPS) broadcast system delivering corrections from an array of GPS reference stations located around the globe. Reference
stations provide industry standard formatted corrections to Network Control Centres (NCC’s) at strategic geographic locations, where
the corrections are decoded, checked, and repackaged in a highly efficient format for broadcast. The data is modulated onto a RF
carrier that is then up-converted for transmission to an L-band communications satellite.
The signals are received at the user's location by an antenna, demodulated by a receiver, and are made available, after selection of
the desired individual reference site's data set, as corrections for use in a GPS, differential-capable, receiver.
1. Virtual Base Station where the data from multiple reference stations is used in processor software to produce enhanced
corrections for the user's location. The resulting corrections are restructured as RTCM SC-104 version 2 corrections for direct
application to a user's receiver.
2. Virtual Reference Cell, where the data from multiple reference stations is used in processor software to produce enhanced
corrections for an optimised reference Cell. The resulting corrections are restructured as RTCM SC-104 version 2 corrections
for direct application to a user's receiver or an internal Receiver.
3. DGPS Services Stand alone differential GPS, where corrections from one selected site are extracted from the incoming data
stream and are reformatted to an industry standard Format, RTCM SC-104.
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The purpose of this section is to get you started with the 3510LR as quickly as possible. The guide will address receiving the satellite
data carrier, and then checking the functionality of the external GPS engine if fitted. We would ask you to quickly review the menu
section of this manual, the menus are navigated by the Arrow buttons on the front panel, changes to options are made with the
Up/Down keys, and items are entered using the centre key.
Generally when the receiver is supplied to you it will be configured for the mode and data link(s) you have subscribed to. In most
cases to get up and running will be a case of connecting the appropriate cables and applying power to the system.
Initial Setup
1. Refer to the following diagrams as you will need to assemble all the required items.
2. Install the DGPS antenna where it has a clear view of the sky in the direction of the satellite, refer to the NCC in your region for
an azimuth/elevation chart for the satellite service you have subscribed to.
3. Connect the DGPS antenna cable between the DGPS antenna and the 3510LR (Antenna connector on rear panel).
4. Connect the power cable to a suitable 10-32V DC power supply being sure to check correct polarity. This will power on the unit.
5. If you have an external GPS, you can run a cable from the “GPS” connector (if installed) to your GPS receiver instead of having
two antennas.
6. It is now time to make the 3510LR Receiver acquire the DGPS signal. This can be done in one of 3 ways:
a). By selecting the service directly in the Set Channel menu (see Set Channel menu explanation).
b). By entering the frequency and symbol rate directly in the Set Channel Menu (see Set Channel menu explanation).
c). Using Toolkit as explained in Appendix C.
For options a & b the receiver will indicate that it is starting and frequency searching by display Init on the main display screen and
finally Lock when it has locked to the signal, in addition a signal strength will be indicated by a bar graph display. Should the lock
indicator not be displayed after 30 – 50 seconds, check through steps 1 to 6 above.
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• If the 3510LR is operating in RTCM mode the Single Reference Station RTCM data will appear on the Data port, this port will
need to be set up to match the requirements of your GPS receiver RTCM IN port, use the Configure Ports – Set Data Port menu
item to set these.
• Use Toolkit to set these. When using the 3510LR with an external GPS receiver only one RTCM station should be selected. An
RS-232C data tester can be used to test for data output, the TX data line should flash every 3-4 seconds.
DC Power Supply
Power Data
GPS
Data/Command
Receiver
DGPS
Laptop Computer
(Configuration & Maintenance)
In this mode a composite set of RTCM corrections is computed from the GPS network data sent over the link. The following
information is required to compute these corrections; time (supplied via the link), GPS almanac data (supplied via the link), and
receiver location either entered via Toolkit or from an external GPS receiver interfaced via the Data port. When the unit is first
supplied, or not used for a long period of time, or moved a large distance between use it may take up to 40 minutes to start
outputting RTCM corrections.
• If the 3510LR is operating in VBS/VRC mode the RTCM data will appear on the Data port, this port will need to be set up to
match the requirements of your GPS receiver RTCM IN/NMEA out port, Configure Ports – Data Port menu item to set these.
• For the VBS or VRC operation the 3510LR needs to be supplied with a position for the area of operation, this can be supplied
automatically from an external GPS receiver or manually via Toolkit. If using an external GPS input the GPS receiver must be
set up to output $xxGGA NMEA format position telegrams in addition to any other required message types. The NMEA data is
input via the Data port, therefore the port parameters must match those set for the RTCM data output, see the set up details for
this port above.
DC Power Supply
Laptop Computer
(Configuration & Maintenance)
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RECEIVER INTERFACES
Power
The 3510LR will operate on any DC Voltage between 10V and 32V DC. When
operational, the unit dissipates 4W of power.
The power input has reverse polarity protection. However, as the negative
terminal is also attached to the housing ground, large currents can flow to any
ground attachments made to the housing. Reverse polarity must therefore be
avoided to prevent damage to the vehicle supply.
At Voltages below 10V the unit will reset itself to prevent any data loss. At
Voltages below 6V the receiver will turn itself off.
Power is connected to the unit via a 2 metre long, black sheath, red & black 2-core
cable. The cable is terminated with a 3-pin Switchcraft EN3C3F female connector.
Pin 3 Pin 1
Pin 2
Antenna
Antenna connection is made via a 5 metre RG58 low loss cable, which is terminated with a standard TNC 50-ohm male connector.
If two antennae are supplied, each antenna will have its own cable.
An antenna unit has an internal LNA (low noise amplifier), which is typically powered by 5V DC. When the 3510LR is powered up,
this voltage is present at the antenna socket on the rear panel. Therefore, care must be taken not to connect or disconnect an
antenna when power is on.
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Data
The Data port is a standard DB9 female socket. The external GPS is plugged into this port. A laptop computer may also be plugged
into the Data Port to view the RTCM output.
Command
The Command port is a standard DB9 female socket. Receiver configuration (SeaSTAR 3500L board) can be carried out via this port
by plugging in a laptop computer with ‘Toolkit’ software.
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INSTALLATION
Installation Considerations
Before commencing installation of the 3510LR in a vehicle or aircraft, the following should be considered :
• Determine the preferred location for each unit. Consider cable length, connector attachment space (cable bend radius),
stowing excess cable, moisture, chemical corrosion, vibration and heat exposure.
• Before drilling holes, consider using existing hardware and locations where equipment was previously installed. Avoid drilling
holes that may damage other equipment (e.g. structural frame members, electrical cables or fluid lines).
• High vibration and high temperature locations should be avoided whenever possible.
• In application where vibration exceeds 4Gs acceleration, shock mounts are required. (Refer to Customer support for
mounting recommendations).
• Vehicle primary power has voltages that may be harmful to personnel and equipment. Disconnect the battery cable from the
battery –ve (negative) terminal before making connection to any power terminal within the vehicle.
CEMF is caused when relays or solenoids, connected to the vehicle DC power distribution, are de-energised. The voltage produced
may exceed – 400 volts.
• Air conditioners
• Starter relays
CEMF is more than sufficient to damage or cause erratic operation of any electronic system that is also connected to the same
vehicle DC power supply.
CEMF can be eliminated by installing diodes at the relays and solenoids that cause the problem, and more importantly at the power
supply cable connections on the receiver.
A 47V, 5W, Zener diode (1N5368 or equivalent) should be connected between the receiver +ve (positive) power input terminal and
ground, as illustrated in Figure 5.
Zener Diode
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Cable Installation
• Cables must be correctly installed for optimum system operation. Therefore, the following should be noted:
• Do not route an L-Band receiver remote antenna cable with the cabling of any other radio system. This may cause
interference between both systems.
• If at all possible, do not run L-Band receiver antenna cables parallel to other radio system cabling closer than 30 centimetres.
• If cables must cross, ensure that they cross at an angle of 90°. This minimises the possibility of interference.
• As far as is practicable, ensure that cables and I/O connectors are unique and fit only in their allocated location.
• Avoid routing cables along-side power generator cabling and other high electrical noise sources. This can cause
interference.
• Do not kink or force cables into sharp bends that may damage the cables and cause system failure.
• After installation, ensure that excess cable in looped and clamped or tied safely away from any control cables, fuel lines,
hydraulic lines or moving parts.
When stowing over length cables, form loops not less than 150mm minimum cable bend radius.
• Cable routing must avoid high temperature exposure (e.g. exhaust manifold).
Antenna Location
• The antenna should be mounted at the highest practical point that will give a good view of the horizon and be as near level
as possible.
• The antenna must be located along the vehicle centre-line, or at a relevant reference point on the vehicle.
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Environment
Operating Temperature: 0° to 50°C
Humidity: 95% non-condensing
Vibration: 4G/60 Hz/x, y & z axes
Acceleration: 4G
Connectors
RF Input to Receiver: TNC female
Power Connector: Switchcraft En3C3F
Power
Power Supply: 10V DC to 32V DC
Power Consumption: 400mA at 12V DC
Memory
Program Memory: 2MB
Physical Characteristics
Dimensions (approx.): Height 60mm
Width 105mm
Length 225mm
Weight (approx.): 750 grams
Display: LCD Display
Approvals C-Tick
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About
About
Press to enter
VBS Status
VBS Status
Press to enter
Current Channel
Current Channel
Press to enter
Set Channel
Set Channel
Press to enter
Configure output
Configure output
Press to enter
Configure Ports
Configure ports
Press to enter
Power On Menus
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About Menu
Shows information of receiver.
If there is no GPS detected many fields will be empty on the screens and “No GPS detected” will be displayed on the third screen.
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Configure Output Menu
This menu allows you to select which port to use for the VBS communications.
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General
SeaSTAR supply a 12V portable battery pack to supply DC power for the receiver in the field. This is a ‘starved electrolyte battery’,
which means that it is maintenance free. However, it is important to care for these batteries and to follow a strict charging regime in
order to ensure a reliable DC power supply and long battery life. After all, the last thing you want in the field is a flat battery!
It is recommended that an ‘intelligent’ charger be used. The intelligent charger will charge the battery normally until fully charged,
then revert to a trickle charge.
Do not put batteries on-charge using an ordinary charger that will keep on charging at the normal rate, even when the battery is fully
charged. This can damage the battery and shorten its life.
When transporting and installing batteries care should be taken to ensure that the terminals do not come into contact with such
things as metal casings, vehicle chassis parts etc.
Batteries should not be stored in an uncharged condition, as this will cause the internal parts to deteriorate. When a battery is to be
stored, always charge it first.
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APPENDIX B
The most common problems are interfacing, and usually occur at installation time. If you have an interfacing connection not covered
in this manual we would like to assist you and produce another technical bulletin that may assist other users in the future.
If a problem appears that you think may be caused by a system performance problem, contact the NCC in your region for any system
aberrations that may have been experienced.
We are sensitive to our customers’ needs and we want to assure specified system performance at all times. There could, however,
be situations where conditions are below par, such as fringe area operations, radio communication disturbance etc., and, as
SeaSTAR receiver monitors the system performance continuously, these conditions would be noted.
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APPENDIX C
1. Opening Toolkit
To run Toolkit, open the directory that contains Toolkit and double click on the file USERTK.EXE.
Figure 1.
If the computer is communicating with the receiver correctly, Toolkit will display information about the receiver such as the serial
number and the DGPS reception levels. The screen will look similar to Figure 2.
Figure 2.
In Figure 2 various information and status is display. In the ‘3500 Receiver Configuration’ frame, as shown in Figure 3, the serial
number, group number, channel and manual stations are displayed. The ‘Serial Number’ is used for subscribing receivers for
differential corrections. The ‘Group Number’ is the group to which the receiver belongs but is rarely used anymore and is default to 0.
The ‘Channel’ is the DGPS service that the receiver is tuned into. The ‘Manual Stations’ is a list of reference stations to use when the
receiver is generating the DGPS corrections. This is often blank meaning that it is automatic.
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Figure 3.
In the ‘Static Information’ frame of Figure 2, the software versions and detector mode of the receiver is displayed, as shown in Figure
4. The ‘Software Version’ is the version of the software in the receiver. This version number is more important than the ‘Firmware
Version’, which is a more general software version and is updated less commonly. The ‘Detector Mode’ controls how the receiver
processes data and the output format of the differential corrections received over the SeaSTAR channel. This commonly VBS or
RTCM, however RAW and VRC can be used. When the receiver is set for VRC, the reference position is displayed below the
detector mode as shown in Figure 4.
Figure 4.
Displayed in the ‘Dynamic Information’ frame of Figure 2 is the reception status of the differential corrections, as shown in Figure 5.
The ‘Actual Frequency’ shows the frequency that the receiver is currently tuned into followed by the symbol rate for the DGPS
service. The ‘Signal Status’ displays whether the data received on that frequency is available. The ‘Service Identifier’ shows the
tracking status of the receiver on the DGPS signal. The ‘Signal Quality’ displays the strength of the signal. Ideally this should be 8
dark bars.
Figure 5.
Shown in the ‘Subscription Information’ frame of Figure 2, as in Figure 6, are the details of the subscription of the receiver. The ‘Date
& Time’ displays the current date and time that the receiver has decoded from the DGPS signal. The ‘Expiry Date & Time’ shows the
time and date of which the differential corrections can no longer be used. The ‘Data Received’ shows what data that the receiver has
decoded from the DGPS signal. For the receiver to operate correctly, i.e. produce corrections, ‘Time’, ‘Gps’, ‘Almanac’ and ‘Sites’
needs to be listed in this field. The ‘Subscription Status’ displays the state of your subscription and needs to say ‘Subscribed’ for
correct operation.
Figure 6.
Lastly, in Figure 2, there are two buttons in the lower right. ‘Set Port’ displays a window that allows you to configure the port of your
computer to communicate with your receiver. ‘Refresh’ simply refreshes the data on the screen in case of communication
interruptions. These buttons are displayed in Figure 7
Figure 7.
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3. Operation Menu
The operation menu allows users to change various settings in the receiver. To access this menu click ‘Operation’ on the menu bar
of Toolkit. A drop down menu will appear as shown in Figure 8.
Figure 8.
3.1 Mode
The mode of the receiver specifies the mode of operation of the receiver. To access this configuration click ‘Mode’ in the ‘Operation’
menu, as shown in Figure 9. A window will appear similar to that shown in Figure 10.
This allows the user to select the 3500 Output Configuration and the port on which to operate. The default is VBS on the DATA port
as shown in Figure 9.
With the 3500, only the rate at which the port operates can be changed and not the parity, data bits or stop bits. Select the baud rate
and click ‘OK’.
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Figure 13.
‘By Frequency’
If ‘By Frequency’ was clicked, a window will appear as shown in Figure 14.
Figure 14.
In this window, enter the frequency in Hertz and select a Symbol Rate. Click ‘OK’ to save and exit.
Figure 15.
Select the service to receive DGPS corrections from and click ‘OK’.
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3.4 Glonass Sites Output
To select the sites for Glonass output, click ‘Operation’ menu followed by ‘Glonass Sites Output’ as shown in Figure 16. Currently
only ‘Auto’ can be selected, which will automatically select the nearest Glonass site.
Figure 16.
Set the required sites in the list to use for DGPS corrections. Click ‘OK’ to save these settings.
4. Maintenance Menu
The ‘Maintenance’ menu allows the download of firmware into the receiver and talk directly to the receiver. To open the
‘Maintenance’ menu click ‘Maintenance’ in the menu bar as shown in Figure 19.
Figure 19.
Figure 20.
In this window locate the new firmware to download into the 3500 receiver. To do this, click ‘Select’, locate the file and click ‘Open’.
Once selected, click ‘Download’. A window will appear asking for confirmation of this operation as shown in Figure 21.
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Figure 21.
To continue, click ‘Yes’. At this point ensure that the power is not removed and that the data cable remains plugged in. After clicking
‘Yes’, a window similar to that of Figure 22 will appear and this shows the status of the download of the firmware. When the firmware
has completed downloading, the button saying ‘Cancel’ will change to ‘Done’. Click ‘Done’.
Figure 22.
Figure 23.
Figure 24.
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5. Subscription Menu
The subscription menu allows users to view the subscription details. To open this menu, click ‘Subscription’ on the menu bar.
5.1 Details
To view the details of the subscription, click ‘Subscription’ menu followed by ‘Details’. This will bring up a window similar to that of
Figure 25. This displays information such as the group number, expiry date, allowed modes of operation, enabled uplinks and range
rings.
Figure 25.
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APPENDIX D
Please copy this form and report problem with as much detail as possible.
Description of problem:
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